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S325 FAR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,528 mi
Last recorded36,528 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 FAR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,910 miles

Tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,502 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 31,782 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,293 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,293 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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S325 FAR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 68,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S325 FAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S325 FAR registered?

S325 FAR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S325 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 FAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S325 FAR have outstanding finance?

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